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I wanted to provide you with an update regarding Antisocial Behaviour, which people around your area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the priority survey. The summer is here, but so are we. Officers from Eastleigh Neighbourhood Policing Team will continue to tackle reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) and focus patrols on hotspot areas, as demonstrated this short video, which you can find via this link - https://www.facebook.com/reel/1522291899679033.
Please continue to report any issues to us, so we are aware and can allocate teams and officers to the areas concerned.
Last week, officers were once again out and about in the town centre, among many other areas across the district, chatting with the community and listening to their concerns, liaising with partners and businesses, checking out repeat locations where incidents have recently been reported and providing a very visible presence in our town.
Sergeant Dan Baines, of the Eastleigh Central team, said: "We are seeing an increase in anti-social behaviour in the town centre, and I want to urge businesses and members of the public to report this if it is observed. We will aim to be speaking with businesses and residents and visitors to Eastleigh to see where improvements can be made."
Addressing one particular problem of concern, Sergeant Baines, said: "One repeatedly reported issue of late is that of youths going onto the roofs on Wells Place and Market Street. These are areas that are not designed to be accessed by anyone and poses a risk to those that do it.
"Some of these are flat and some are curved. There has been some incidents where damage has been caused to the roofs and on other occasions items thrown from the top of the roofs. There is a significant safety concern for the youths climbing onto the roofs, as well as for officers or business owners who may try and go to the roof to get them to come down.
"There are a number of youths that we have identified, and this has been followed up with contact from the police as well as the local council. If there are any youths that are identified as doing this more than once, and on a regular basis, this will be followed up and dealt with robustly.
"If you're a parent and suspect your child may be climbing roofs, please have a chat with them, ask them where they're going and remind them of the dangers and consequences if they commit any criminality. Thank you."
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If you've got some time, please also take a moment to complete a Let's Talk survey and let us know your priorities and the issues affecting you - https://www.hampshire.police.uk/police-forces/hampshire-constabulary/areas/campaigns/lets-talk/
Please call 101 to report any ASB, or visit this link - https://www.hampshire.police.uk/ro/report/asb/asb-v3/report-antisocial-behaviour/
Please always call 999 in an emergency, or if a crime is in progress.
You can read more about ASB, here - https://www.hampshire.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/asb/asb/antisocial-behaviour/
 Tackling anti-social behaviour can be a complex issue, and one which requires input and action from more than just the police. The Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 aims to put victims first, giving power to local people and enabling professionals to find the best solutions for their local area. The act provides the police, local authorities and other local agencies with flexible tools and powers that they can use to respond quickly and effectively to antisocial behaviour. These include: civil injunctions. criminal behaviour orders. public spaces protection orders. community protection notices. dispersal powers. closure powers.
The act also includes measures such as the Community Remedy and anti-social behaviour case reviews which empower victims and communities to have a say in the outcome of their reports and hold agencies to account. If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at www.hampshire.police.uk, or call the non-emergency number 101. Alternatively, you can stay 100 per cent anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org. Get Involved Please consider getting involved by registering for these messages, this will enable you to contribute to the local priority survey. We may be unaware of issues that you would like us to focus on. Take a few minutes to securely and privately register and have your say using the button below, this will mean we can focus on things that matter to you. 
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